fixing boot.ini after failed 2000 install

Hi folks,

I have a system that has a failed install of Windows 2000 on it. Was originally Windows 98, which still boots from the menu.

So, I need to fix the boot.ini to take out references to Win 2000 and make 98 the default system to boot (no choice, just boot automatically like other systems)

Thanks,

Al

ok, start up windows either in command line, or safe mode. Edit the boot.ini file - to remove the reference to win2k

OK, thanks. Please forgive my stupidity, but what exactly do I put back in the boot line?

Also, I can't remember the command to get boot.ini out of read only mode.

Thanks,

Al

attrib -h

you don't need to put a replacement line in there.

If you are worried, make a copy of it first.

OK, when I try the attrib -h, I get a message that reads:

Not resetting system file boot.ini

Here is what my boot.ini reads:

[boot loader]
Timeout=5
Default=c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT

[operating systems]
c:\$WIN_NT$.~BT\BOOTSECT.DAT = "microsoft windows 2000 pro setup"
c:\="microsoft windows"

Like I said, the system gives you the choice of Windows Pro, or Windows (98). I just want to remove the Windows Pro option so it boots into Windows 98 automatically.

Thanks,

A

This is what you need to do...Althought it says NT, it works the same with 2000


Removing Windows NT from a Windows 95/98 Dual-Boot Installation